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Vote to accept $2,281 in additional one-time funds from the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCHBG) to support and assure maternal health services
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The North Carolina State Legislature has released non-recurring Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCHBG) funding to Local Health Departments to implement maternal health services. This includes funding to assure access to prenatal care for Chatham residents.
Discussion & Analysis: This funding is primarily used to cover the cost of prenatal care for uninsured residents through Piedmont Health Services. It may also support staffing and training for the Public Health Department.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: Plan Goal #10: Foster a healthy community.
Budgetary Impact: N/A
Recommendation: Motion to accept $2,281 in additional one-time funds from the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCHBG) to support and assure maternal health services.